Semi gloss or satin?

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Hi there!

This is a small kitchen with five windows. I’m repainting the cabinets in this picture with Chantilly Lace white. Would you recommend a semi-gloss or satin finish for the cabinets? What’s the best way to get the best result?

Thanks so much!

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dani_m08
last month
Is this a DIY project or are you having them professionally refinished?
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cat_ky
last month
Its your choice of either satin or semi gloss. Some people like more gloss, some people do not. If this is a diy paint job, remember you need a special paint to paint cabinets, and there is a whole lot of prep to be done before they can be painted. A cleaning with tsp, to make sure you do not have any spots of kitchen grease, is your first step. All doors and drawers must be removed, It must be sanded well, despite what some say about using a gloss remover and no sanding. Then its a good sealing bonding type primer, and a very light sanding after thats dry, and 2-3 coats of a good quality paint that is especially for cabinets, not regular interior type house paints. Its not a quick job, it can take a very long time, if you are doing them correctly.
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dough71
last month
Satin
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